Beverly J. McFarland

09/14/1930 –

02/16/2012

Bernard T. Meiners, 95 of Coon Rapids, died Monday, September 1, 2025 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 5, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Dedham. The Celebrant will be Fr. Patrick Behm, assisted by Deacon Louis Meiners. Music will be by Jane Heithoff and the St. Joseph’s Choir. Lector for the Funeral Mass will be Jill Klein. Gift Bearers will be Talina Haskins, Caitlin ThongVahn, and Amanda Meiners. Casket Bearers will be Brian Meiners, Ben Meiners, Aaron Meiners, Lucas Meiners, Jason Nees, Mike Nees, Ryan Schultes, Tyler Schultes, Jordan Schultes, Justin Meiners, and Trenton Meiners. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Dedham with military honors conducted by the Dedham American Legion.

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll with a rosary at 7 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Joseph’s Church on Friday morning where additional visitation will be from 9:30-10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at the funeral home or the church for a later designation.

Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Bernard’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com.

Beverly McFarland, 81 of Carroll, Iowa and formerly of Ottumwa and Centerville, died early Thursday morning, February 16, 2012 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Carroll City Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Bailey of the First United Methodist Church in Carroll officiating.
Beverly’s family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll.
Born on September 14, 1930 at Mystic, Iowa, Beverly was the daughter of Charles and Helen (Kaleff) Jenkins. She spent her younger years in the Mystic community and graduated from Mystic High School where she was Valedictorian of her class. Beverly then attended Centerville Junior College, now Indian Hills Community College and graduated in 1949. She received a teaching degree from the University of Northern Iowa and taught for one year at Mediapolis. In August of 1951 she married Clifford McFarland at Mystic, Iowa. Beverly worked for the City of Orlando in the clerical department while her husband was stationed in Florida. She moved back to the Ottumwa area and was employed with American Optical in the administrative offices for 25 years. Beverly then worked for the Iowa Department of Human Services up until her retirement. She was active with the R.S.V.P. Volunteer Program and also active in the Willard Street Methodist Church in Ottumwa and the First United Methodist Church in Carroll. Beverly loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a former member of Order of the Eastern Star, Willard Street Methodist Church in Ottumwa, and was currently a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carroll.
Beverly is survived by her son: Cliff McFarland and his wife Susie of Carroll; two grandchildren: Jason (Amanda) McFarland of Carroll and Lindsey (Shawn) Pottebaum of Carroll; three great-granddaughters: Katey McFarland, Leah McFarland, and Amie Pottebaum; one sister, Marianne (Richard) Wakefield of Centerville; her former husband, Clifford McFarland of Mediapolis; as well as nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three children in infancy; and a grandson, David McFarland.

Church Service

Friday, September 5, 2025 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
420 3rd Ave, Dedham, IA 51440

Burial

Sharp Funeral Home ~ Carroll, Iowa

226 W. 8th St., Carroll, IA, 51401

712-792-4301

[email protected]

https://www.sharpfuneral.com

Church Service

Thursday, September 4, 2025
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Sharp Funeral Home – Carroll
226 W. 8th St, Carroll, IA 50401

Friday, September 5, 2025
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
420 3rd Ave, Dedham, IA 51440

Obituary

Born March 31, 1930, he was the son of Bernard and Catherine (Rotert) Meiners. He grew up in the Dedham-Willey area and graduated from St. Mary’s School in Willey in 1943. He entered the U.S. Army July 8, 1953 and was stationed at Wurzburg, Germany. He was discharged on May 20, 1955.

Bernard married Dolores S. Halbur on January 24, 1956 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur. After being married Bernard and Dolores lived 3 miles north of Dedham for two years. In 1958, they moved to the farm they purchased four miles east of Dedham. They were the parents of six children: Daniel, Dale, David, Cathleen, Christine, and Gary. Dolores passed away January 21, 1978.

On August 9, 1980, Bernard married Marita Eickman at Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids. In May 2011, Bernard and Marita moved off the farm into the town of Coon Rapids, Iowa. They made their home there for 14 years. In April 2025, they moved to Parkview Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, Iowa.

During Bernard’s lifetime, he farmed, had a dairy operation, had a cow/calf operation, and raised hogs. He retired in 1992. He is a current member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Dedham, a member of the Dedham American Legion Post #20, and a member of the Manning VFW. In July 2001 Bernard, being a Korean Veteran, had the privilege to go on the Military Honor Flight to Washington DC. Just recently he was presented with a Quilt of Valor at Thomas Rest Haven, and at the age of 95 he still enjoyed attending the Legion meetings.

Bernard loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holiday gatherings were a treat for him to get to see most of them at one time. In his spare time Bernard enjoyed gathering black walnuts in the fall and kept busy shelling the walnuts during the winter. Family and friends benefited from the fruits of his labor.

Bernard is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marita Meiners; his children, Dale (Mary) Meiners of Carroll, David (Jane) Meiners of Varna, IL, Cathleen (Larry) Nees of Coon Rapids, Christine (Mark) Schultes of Dedham, and Gary (Barb) Meiners of Manson; 19 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren with 2 more coming in October; a brother Anthony (Colleen) Meiners of Carroll; 2 sisters, Catherine Wittrock of Carroll and Marcella Naberhaus of Carroll; his sisters-in-laws, Margaret (Tom) Denker of Manning, and Pat (Joe) Goblirsch of Jesup. He is also survived by Marita’s children, Richard (Sandy) Eickman of Omaha, NE, James (Joni) Eickman of Dyer, TN, Dave (Joan) Eickman of Macungie, PA, Randy (Rose) Eickman of Coon Rapids, Nancy Eickman and Jim Springer of Warren, NJ, and Karen Heck of Delano, MN, and many nieces and nephews.

Bernard was preceded in death by his first wife Dolores S. Meiners; a son Daniel J. Meiners; Marita’s son Bill Eickman; his parents Bernard and Catherine Meiners; his brothers John (Margaret) Meiners, Albert (Frances) Meiners; his brothers-in-law Clarence Wittrock, Norbert Naberhaus, Cletus (Emaline) Halbur, Norman (Inez) Halbur, Larry (JoAnn) Halbur; his brother-in-law, William (Marie) Halbur; Dolores’ parents, William and Frances Halbur, and stepmother-in-law, Josephine Halbur.

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Tribute Wall

Cliff & Susie; You've been in our thoughts and discovered the loss of your Mother (in-law) while trying to find your phone number. The Lord sends us where we need to be. I am so sorry to hear about your loss Cliff, I know your Mother meant so much to you. May you all know that Frank and I are thinking of you and love you all. Please have your kids facebook me your number. May God be with you during this saddened time in your lives. Love You all, Pam & Frank Kerr

Pam & Frank Kerr – February 18 2012 at 6:01 PM

I am so sorry to hear that your Grandma passed away! Our thoughts are with your whole family Lindsey!

Linda Wonder – February 16 2012 at 1:01 PM

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